Thunbergia Flower seeds
Contrary to the name, this vining beauty actually has nothing to do with traditional Black-Eyed Susans. They do, however, share a similar appearance. Thunbergia was originally native to East Africa but can be found just about anywhere. The vines are thinner and trail beautifully up hanging baskets, trellises, fencing, etc. The blooms in the mix are a variety of oranges, yellows, and whites. Each rounded star shape blooms have a distinct deep dark brown center.
This leafage is a deep green color while the blooms boast 6' blossoms in an array of oranges, yellows, and whites. The foliage is thick and dense, making it ideal as a privacy barrier, or grown where it can shade out the sun such as a gazebo or pergola. Although these are annual, they do behave like a perennial in that they reseed successfully each year, and will grow back where they have reseeded. Similar to morning glories, Thunbrugia is heat and drought-tolerant.
Seed count: 30
Botanic name:
Thunbergia grandiflora
Plant spacing:
6 inches
Color:
Brown centers with a variety of white, orange, and yellow blooms
Sowing depth:
1/4 inch
Sun requirements:
Full sun
Utilization:
Thunbergia flowers add immemnse beauty to the garden or yard. These climb on pergolas, gazebos, etc. They attract pollinators provide shade, and privacy.
Frost hardy:
No
Maturity days:
90-120 days weeks
Life cycle:
Annual
Can I start indoors:
Yes
Container friendly:
Yes
Other names:
Black Eyed Susan Climbing Vine, Clock Vine, and Black Eyed Susan Vine
Vine Habit:
